{"id":58982,"date":"2023-06-20T11:32:26","date_gmt":"2023-06-20T15:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=58982"},"modified":"2025-05-08T10:19:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T14:19:45","slug":"does-diverticulitis-go-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-diverticulitis-go-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Does diverticulitis go away?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/diverticulosis-vs-diverticulitis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diverticulosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a.k.a. small pockets inside the lining of your colon, there\u2019s a chance you\u2019ve experienced diverticulitis, or the inflammation and infection of one of those pockets. Diverticulosis is relatively common, affecting around<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% of people over 60<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, though it often doesn\u2019t cause symptoms, and people may not know they have it. Diverticulitis, on the other hand, is less common but more problematic. Symptoms of diverticulitis include pain, bloating, change in bowel habits, and gastrointestinal distress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/what-does-a-diverticulitis-attack-feel-like\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how uncomfortable diverticulitis is<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, anyone who\u2019s suffered through a bout of it likely has one question on their mind: Will it happen again? Here\u2019s what you need to know about diverticulitis, including why it happens and how it\u2019s treated and prevented.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-diverticulitis-flare\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a diverticulitis flare?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the small pouches or sacs, called diverticula, in the lining of the large intestine become inflamed, you have diverticulitis. This is usually called a \u201cflare\u201d or \u201cattack,\u201d and the inflammation should<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resolve in a few days with proper treatment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A non-complicated diverticulitis flare should last only a few days, but it can last for as long as two weeks, says<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arturo Bravo<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, a gastroenterologist at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of a flare include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent or constant abdominal pain, often on the lower left side<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea, vomiting, and constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abdominal tenderness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many things can cause a diverticulitis flare, but <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.providence.org\/doctors\/profile\/198965-rudolph-albert-bedford\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rudolph Bedford<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MD, a gastroenterologist at Providence Saint John\u2019s Health Center in Santa Monica, California, says the common risk factors are aging and obesity, smoking, eating a low-fiber diet, and certain medications, including opiates and steroids.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-diverticulitis-go-away\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does diverticulitis go away?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uncomplicated diverticulitis usually goes away with at-home treatment. But there\u2019s a chance you could have repeated episodes of acute diverticulitis. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houstonmethodist.org\/doctor\/arturo-bravo\/\">Dr. Bravo<\/a>, diverticulosis is a lifetime condition, and not only does the risk of diverticular disease increase with age, but diverticulitis can get progressively worse if not treated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know you have diverticulitis\u2014or suspect you might\u2014it\u2019s essential to see a healthcare provider to determine the best treatment approach whenever you have a flare. Your healthcare provider will generally schedule a colonoscopy (typically at least four weeks after the flare has resolved) to ensure any potential complications are prevented. There are several ways to treat a diverticulitis flare, including antibiotics, lifestyle changes, and home remedies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our wellness newsletter<\/span>\n\t\t\t<form class=\"form-wrapper\" data-newsletter-form=\"1\" data-subsource=\"Wellness Newsletter\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"dynamic-email\">Email<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" id=\"dynamic-email\" class=\"email\" required>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"submit-form-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Click to sign up\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"success-message\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"antibiotics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antibiotics<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Dr. Bravo, if your disease is mild and you are otherwise healthy, you\u2019ll likely be treated at home with oral antibiotics, which might include a combination of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ciprofloxacin-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ciprofloxacin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metronidazole\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metronidazole<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, if you develop a temperature greater than 100.1\u00b0F, worsening or severe abdominal pain, or an inability to tolerate fluids, you may require a hospital stay to receive treatment with antibiotics given through a vein, he says. This may also be a sign of an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">abscess in one of the diverticula<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that would require medical attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, oral antibiotics are often not necessary in mild cases. Even in some more complicated diverticulitis, their use is increasingly questioned as<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/pubs\/afp\/issues\/2013\/0501\/p612.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evidence suggests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they are typically not more helpful than other treatments unless a confirmed bacterial infection exists<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"lifestyle-changes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle changes\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re experiencing a diverticulitis flare, Dr. Bedford says the usual course of treatment is to adopt a low-fiber, liquid diet until your symptoms improve. This allows your bowels to heal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For people who\u2019ve had a previous flare and are hoping to prevent a recurrence, Dr. Bedford says it\u2019s important to do three things: exercise regularly, eat a high-fiber diet (think lots of fruits and vegetables) and prevent constipation. All of these will improve your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.ucsd.edu\/care\/gastroenterology\/gastrointestinal-motility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gut motility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or food movement through your digestive system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAnything that constipates you can trigger an attack,\u201d he explains, \u201cbecause constipation increases pressure in the colon that can stimulate an attack.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/digestive-diseases\/constipation\/symptoms-causes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">causes of constipation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include not staying hydrated enough, ignoring the urge to use the bathroom, taking medications like narcotics and iron supplements, and having certain health conditions, like celiac disease or irritable bowel disease. If medication or another condition are not the cause, then you may be able to prevent constipation by drinking more water, going on daily walks, and adding a fiber supplement to your diet.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"home-remedies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home remedies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re in the middle of a diverticulitis attack, the most important thing to do is to allow your colon to heal from the inflammation or infection. You can do this by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/diverticulitis-diet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going on a diverticulitis diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This treatment plan for acute diverticulitis is essentially a clear liquid diet until you feel better, then gradually increasing low-fiber solid foods like white bread, pasta, eggs, yogurt, and cooked or canned fruits and vegetables without the skin.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take acetaminophen if you are in a lot of pain, but<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/10352-diverticulitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Advil, Motrin, and Aleve, which can further irritate the colon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resting as much as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennmedicine.org\/for-patients-and-visitors\/patient-information\/conditions-treated-a-to-z\/diverticulitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying a heating pad to relieve cramps or abdominal pain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"when-does-diverticulitis-not-go-away\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When does diverticulitis not go away?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t treat your diverticulitis and allow it to heal or make the necessary dietary changes to prevent recurrence, Dr. Bedford says, it can worsen; your symptoms may linger for a long time or even become chronic. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/10352-diverticulitis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic diverticulitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> occurs when flares don\u2019t fully heal or when other conditions cause frequent flares or inflammation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic diverticulitis often requires more intensive treatment than a liquid diet, rest, and antibiotics. Some people with severe cases need surgery to avoid more serious complications, like fistulas or intestinal perforation. According to Dr. Bravo, surgery involves removing the diseased part of the colon and reconnecting the two ends together, or partial resection. This may be done in two procedures, requiring a colostomy in between, or in a planned, more extended surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-prevent-recurrent-diverticulitis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to prevent recurrent diverticulitis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diverticulitis recurrence happens in about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20% of people who have had a prior flare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Remember, the pouches in the colon are there permanently; you can\u2019t get rid of them, so there\u2019s always a chance that whatever caused your first flare could cause more of them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why adjusting your diet and lifestyle after a flare is important. It helps reduce the risk of future diverticulitis attacks. Other things that will reduce your risk:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercising regularly to reduce colon pressure and increase gut motility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not smoking\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a high-fiber diet to keep bowel movements regular, including whole grains, raw fruits and vegetables, beans, legumes, and brown rice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking at least <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ucsfhealth.org\/education\/diverticular-disease-and-diet\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 cups of water<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> daily<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limiting the amount of animal fat in your diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not taking opioids, steroids, and NSAIDs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">don\u2019t <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have to do to prevent diverticulitis? Avoid whole pieces of fiber like seeds, corn, and nuts. Experts used to make this recommendation, says Dr. Bravo, but many healthcare providers no longer think eating these foods increases diverticulitis risk. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/diverticulitis-diet\/faq-20058293\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doesn\u2019t seem to be one singular food or food group most likely to cause inflammation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the diverticula. It\u2019s more likely that everyone with a history of diverticulitis has a unique set of triggers, so <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tracking your eating habits can help<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you have a flare-up every time you eat a lot of strawberries, for example, you can identify and avoid them in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diverticulitis is painful, and unfortunately, once you\u2019ve had an attack, you\u2019re more likely to experience another at some point. But in most cases, individual flares can be treated at home with rest and liquids, and future attacks may be prevented with regular exercise, a high-fiber diet, and daily practices to reduce constipation.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have diverticulosis, a.k.a. small pockets inside the lining of your colon, there\u2019s a chance you\u2019ve experienced diverticulitis, or the inflammation and infection of one of those pockets. Diverticulosis is relatively common, affecting around 50% of people over 60, though it often doesn\u2019t cause symptoms, and people may not know they have it. 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